Duval County Marriage License Records

Duval County marriage license records are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Jacksonville. The county has two locations where you can apply for a marriage license. The downtown courthouse and the Beaches Branch in Neptune Beach both handle applications. Duval County also offers an online pre-application kiosk to speed up the process. Whether you need a new license or want to find a marriage record that has already been filed, the clerk's office in Duval County is where everything starts. Jacksonville is the largest city in the county, and all marriage license services run through the Duval County Clerk.

Duval County Clerk Marriage Offices

The Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court runs two locations for marriage license applications. The downtown courthouse in Jacksonville takes walk-ins only. The Beaches Branch in Neptune Beach accepts both walk-ins and appointments. Pick the one that works best for your schedule.

Both locations need the same documents. Bring a valid photo ID and know your Social Security number. If you were married before, have the exact date your last marriage ended and whether it was a divorce, death, or annulment. If your prior marriage ended within the last 60 days, you need proof of that. These are the same rules that apply at every clerk's office in Florida under Florida Statute 741.04.

Note: Cash may be the only accepted payment at some Duval County locations, so call ahead to confirm.

How to Get a Marriage License in Duval County

Duval County gives you a head start with its online pre-application kiosk. Fill out the form at home before you visit. This cuts down your time at the office. You still have to go in person since both people must appear, but the paperwork part goes much faster.

The screenshot below shows the Duval County online marriage kiosk where couples can start the application process ahead of their visit.

At the office, both people sign the application under oath. The clerk checks your IDs and collects the fee. The standard cost is $86. If both parties took a premarital course, the fee is $61 and there is no waiting period. Florida residents without the course wait three days before the license becomes active. Applicants under 18 need parental consent to apply in Duval County.

You also need to read the Family Law Handbook before applying. The clerk will ask if you have done so.

Duval County Marriage License Fees

The standard fee is $86 in Duval County. Some sources list $93.50 when processing fees are included. With a premarital course certificate, the fee drops to $61 under Florida Statute 741.0305. The course must be at least four hours from a provider registered with the clerk.

Part of the fee goes to the state. The Domestic Violence Trust Fund gets $25 and the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund gets $25. The rest covers the clerk's costs. Certified copies of filed marriage records cost about $3 each. Check with the Duval County Clerk about which payment methods they accept at each location. Cash is the safest option.

Duval County Marriage License Rules

A Duval County marriage license lasts 60 days. Florida Statute 741.041 sets this timeframe. Hold the ceremony before the license expires or you will need to apply again. You can get married anywhere in Florida with a Duval County license. It does not have to be in Jacksonville or anywhere in Duval County.

After the ceremony, the officiant returns the signed license to the Duval County Clerk. The clerk records it and sends a copy to the Florida Department of Health for permanent storage. This takes about 60 days. Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judicial officers, clerks, and notaries can all perform the ceremony.

The Duval County Clerk's main page at duvalclerk.com has links to all services including marriage licenses, official records, and court filings. The screenshot below shows the Duval County Clerk's homepage with its full list of county services.

The Find a Clerk tool can help locate other nearby clerk offices if you need them.

Duval County Marriage License Portal

The screenshot below shows the Duval County Clerk's marriage license page with details on locations, hours, and requirements.

Visit the clerk's website for the latest updates on procedures, accepted payment methods, and any schedule changes at either the downtown or Beaches Branch office.

Cities in Duval County

Jacksonville is the main city in Duval County and the largest city in Florida by land area. The Duval County Clerk handles all marriage licenses for the area. Duval County also includes the beach communities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach, which are served by the Beaches Branch office.

Nearby Counties

Duval County sits in northeast Florida. These counties share its borders. You can apply for your marriage license in any of them if another location works better.